Flooding – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:38:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Flooding – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Losing Several Prized Possessions To Flooding Is Very Painful – Alex Unusual https://www.theinfostride.com/losing-several-prized-possessions-to-flooding-is-very-painful-alex-unusual/ https://www.theinfostride.com/losing-several-prized-possessions-to-flooding-is-very-painful-alex-unusual/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:20:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408998 Ex-BBNaija housemate, Alex Unusual has come out to announce the loss of some of her prized possessions after her house was flooded following heavy rainfall. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, the heavy rain did a lot of damage to her home, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/losing-several-prized-possessions-to-flooding-is-very-painful-alex-unusual/feed/ 0 Flood Victims in Adankolo, Kogi State, Appeal for Urgent Govt and International Aid https://www.theinfostride.com/flood-victims-in-adankolo-kogi-state-appeal-for-urgent-govt-and-international-aid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/flood-victims-in-adankolo-kogi-state-appeal-for-urgent-govt-and-international-aid/#respond Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390966 Flood victims in Adankolo, located in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State, have appealed for immediate intervention from the government and international organizations to mitigate the impact of severe flooding in the area. The disaster has destroyed several homes, public buildings, and farm produce, plunging residents into extreme poverty. Many affected residents expressed their willingness to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/flood-victims-in-adankolo-kogi-state-appeal-for-urgent-govt-and-international-aid/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Expresses Condolences to Borno, Bauchi Over Devastating Floods https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-expresses-condolences-to-borno-bauchi-over-devastating-floods/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-expresses-condolences-to-borno-bauchi-over-devastating-floods/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389008 Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has expressed his deepest condolences to the governments and people of Borno and Bauchi States following the recent catastrophic floods that have claimed many lives, destroyed property, and displaced thousands. The floods, which have wreaked havoc across the region, have left communities reeling from the loss of life and destruction [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-expresses-condolences-to-borno-bauchi-over-devastating-floods/feed/ 0 Over 3,600 Displaced By Flood As Communities Rebuild Lives https://www.theinfostride.com/over-3600-displaced-by-flood-as-communities-rebuild-lives/ https://www.theinfostride.com/over-3600-displaced-by-flood-as-communities-rebuild-lives/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388237 Severe flooding has wreaked havoc in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, displacing more than 3,633 people across five communities. The devastating floods, which occurred on 25th August, have left families scrambling for shelter and struggling to rebuild their lives amidst significant loss and damage. Imam Garki, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/over-3600-displaced-by-flood-as-communities-rebuild-lives/feed/ 0 Delta Govt Targets Illegal Structures to Combat Flooding, Commissioner’s Properties Marked for Demolition https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-govt-targets-illegal-structures-to-combat-flooding-commissioners-properties-marked-for-demolition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-govt-targets-illegal-structures-to-combat-flooding-commissioners-properties-marked-for-demolition/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387753 The Delta State Government has taken a firm stance against illegal constructions that obstruct waterways, as part of its broader strategy to mitigate the persistent flooding issues in the region. Among the most notable actions is the recent condemnation and planned demolition of properties belonging to Hon. Victor Egbo, the Delta State Commissioner representing the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-govt-targets-illegal-structures-to-combat-flooding-commissioners-properties-marked-for-demolition/feed/ 0 Ekiti Begins Desiltation of Drainages to Combat Flooding https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-begins-desiltation-of-drainages-to-combat-flooding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-begins-desiltation-of-drainages-to-combat-flooding/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387115 The Ekiti State Government has initiated a comprehensive desiltation exercise to mitigate the impact of flooding in the state. The project, which commenced in Ado, Ikere, and Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Areas, is part of the administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Environment Commissioner, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, expressed gratitude to Governor Biodun Oyebanji for prioritizing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-begins-desiltation-of-drainages-to-combat-flooding/feed/ 0 Catastrophic Flooding in Bauchi North Claims Lives and Devastates Property https://www.theinfostride.com/catastrophic-flooding-in-bauchi-north-claims-lives-and-devastates-property/ https://www.theinfostride.com/catastrophic-flooding-in-bauchi-north-claims-lives-and-devastates-property/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387008 Severe flooding caused by persistent heavy rainfall has led to the tragic deaths of at least three individuals in the Bauchi North Senatorial District. The torrential rain, which lasted for three consecutive days, has wrought widespread destruction, including the loss of domestic animals, extensive damage to farmlands, and the destruction of valuable property estimated in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/catastrophic-flooding-in-bauchi-north-claims-lives-and-devastates-property/feed/ 0 61-Year-Old Man Electrocuted During Lagos Flood Incident https://www.theinfostride.com/61-year-old-man-electrocuted-during-lagos-flood-incident/ https://www.theinfostride.com/61-year-old-man-electrocuted-during-lagos-flood-incident/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:30:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382421 The Lagos State Police Command has reported the death of a 61-year-old man who was electrocuted during a flood incident in the Orile-Iganmu area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the tragic incident in a post shared on his X handle, @benHundeyin, on Thursday. “During the rain yesterday in Orile-Iganmu, a 61-year-old man, while [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/61-year-old-man-electrocuted-during-lagos-flood-incident/feed/ 0 Two Feared Dead in Trademore Estate Flooding https://www.theinfostride.com/two-feared-dead-in-trademore-estate-flooding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/two-feared-dead-in-trademore-estate-flooding/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381356 At least two people were feared dead on Monday after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding at Trademore Estate in Lugbe, along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Road. The estate, home to numerous civil servants and other residents, has perennially been affected by flooding. In a video documenting the flood, a resident urgently called on the Federal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/two-feared-dead-in-trademore-estate-flooding/feed/ 0 Residents of Makurdi’s High Level Count Losses After Severe Flooding https://www.theinfostride.com/residents-of-makurdis-high-level-count-losses-after-severe-flooding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/residents-of-makurdis-high-level-count-losses-after-severe-flooding/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 21:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381189 Residents of High Level in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, are grappling with significant losses following severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall on Friday. InfoStride News reports that the construction of an underpass in High Level contributed to the extensive flooding in the area. The project, undertaken by Baahaus Global Investment Nig. Ltd., has been [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/residents-of-makurdis-high-level-count-losses-after-severe-flooding/feed/ 0 Flooding Threatens Voter Registration in Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/flooding-threatens-voter-registration-in-edo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/flooding-threatens-voter-registration-in-edo-state/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 09:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378857 The Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, set to commence on Monday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, may suffer a setback as several machines already configured for the exercise have been destroyed by flood. INEC had scheduled Monday, May 27, 2024, for the start [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/flooding-threatens-voter-registration-in-edo-state/feed/ 0 Bayelsa Decides: PDP Candidate, Sen Douye Diri Casts His Vote Despite Flooding https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-decides-pdp-candidate-sen-douye-diri-casts-his-vote-despite-flooding/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 15:49:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240992 PDP candidate, Senator Douye Diri and his wife, Gloria have exercised their franchise in Sampou Community of Kolokuma /Opokuma Local Government Area. Senator Diri voted at exactly 10:36 am at Polling Unit 4 Ward 6, while his wife voted a few minutes later at Polling Unit 3, Ward 6. Reports have it that voting was [...]

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]]> I Will End Flooding In Ogun State – Dapo Abiodun https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-end-flooding-in-ogun-state-dapo-abiodun/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:24:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234693 Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has vowed to devise a plan to tackle flooding in the state. Flooding has been a key problem in the state and recently, several residents in Ijebu-Ode and Abeokuta lost their properties to rampant disaster. But Dapo Abiodun has sympathized with those affected and plans to put a stop [...]

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]]> Flooding Must Be Eradicated – Salisu Yahaya https://www.theinfostride.com/flooding-must-be-eradicated-salisu-yahaya/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 22:56:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207999 The Kogi State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Salisu Yahaya, has warned residents against dumping of refuse in the drains and waterways to avoid flooding. Yahaya, who monitored the exercise, urged residents to have attitudinal change and cooperate with the government by dumping their waste at designated waste or communal bins, adding that [...]

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]]> Flooding Must Be Prevented – Salisu Yahaya https://www.theinfostride.com/flooding-must-be-prevented-salisu-yahaya/ Tue, 29 May 2018 19:47:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207594 The Kogi State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Salisu Yahaya, has warned residents against dumping of refuse in the drains and waterways to avoid flooding. Yahaya, who monitored the exercise, urged residents to have attitudinal change and cooperate with the government by dumping their waste at designated waste or communal bins, adding that [...]

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]]> Flood Prevention: LASG gives Ultimatum to Owners of Properties blocking Drainage Channels https://www.theinfostride.com/flood-prevention-lasg-gives-ultimatum-to-owners-of-properties-blocking-drainage-channels/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:44:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173487 In a bid to mitigate the incidence of flooding and reestablish drainage right of way, the Lagos State Government (LASG) yesterday ordered owners of properties erected on drainage channels and impeding the free-flow of water to immediately vacate or risk being removed. The Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. [...]

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